Marion T. Bitney, age 93, of Sheboygan, WI (formerly of Berlin, WI) died
Friday, February 28, 2025. Marion was born on December 12, 1931, in Berlin, to the late
Theodore and Josephine (O’Kon) Kotloski. She was united in marriage to Verlyn Bitney
on December 26, 1952, in Berlin. Her husband, Verlyn, preceded her in death on July 4,
1993. Immediately following their marriage, Marion and Verlyn moved to Fairbanks,
Alaska where Verlyn served in the Air Force. They then returned to Berlin after Verlyn
completed his service. Marion was employed as a glove maker at Midwestern Sport
Togs in Berlin. She was also a meter maid in Berlin for many years and a crossing guard
for Clay Lamberton School. Marion loved playing bingo both in Berlin and Redgranite
and especially loved square dancing with her husband, Verlyn. Together, with their
family, they enjoyed many camping trips to Michigan, Wisconsin, Canada, Key West in
Florida, and traveling around the Great Lakes. Marion and Verlyn also enjoyed several
trips to Hawaii together. Marion had a special talent for painting, including painting
figurines and wooden plates which she often gave to friends and family as treasured gifts.
What was most important to Marion, without a doubt, was caring for her family and
doing everything she could to ensure their happiness. She most especially will be
remembered for being a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother
and mother-in-law.
Survivors include her sons Jeff (Ronda) Bitney of Green Bay, Ron (Lynn) Bitney
of Plymouth, Ken Bitney of Redgranite, grandchildren Shaun Bitney, Riley Bitney,
Michael (Jen) Bitney, Johnathon Bitney, Ashley (Dan) Niemela, Shannon (Andy) Kohl,
great-grandchildren Ivy Taylor (Bitney), Payton and Abby Bitney, Weston and Mason
Niemela and daughter-in-law Yvonne Bitney of Rhinelander. Marion is also survived by
her sisters Elizabeth “Mitzi” Schoppenhorst of Berlin, and Barbara Resop of Oshkosh.
Marion was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sons Bernie Bitney and Tim
(Robin) Bitney, and her sister Sandra Kotloski.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Marion’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Lakehouse
in Sheboygan, especially Jenna and Sejla, and Aurora Medical Center staff, most
especially Emily, Alex, and Jason.
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